Fungus
Wood Ear
About This Entry
Wood ear is a gelatinous specialty fungus valued for crunch in Chinese hot pot and stir-fries — neutral flavor carries sauce pairings toward Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and off-dry whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Wood ear chewy texture in Chinese stir-fry pairs with off-dry Riesling spice balance.
At a Glance
Group
Specialty Fungi
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Auricularia auricula-judae
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Wood Ear
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Specialty Fungi
- Scientific name
- Auricularia auricula-judae
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent